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New school performance information available

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
North Dakota schools show meaningful gains in Choice Ready, Graduation RatesState School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier on Friday said updated school accountability reports and results from North Dakota’s new statewide student assessment are available for North Dakotans to review on the state’s...
NDSU Extension will share strategies for producers to maintain the health of their operations through a series of in-person sessions across the state. (Photo courtesy of USDA ARS)

NDSU Extension will share strategies for producers to maintain the health of their operations through a series of in-person sessions across the state. (Photo courtesy of USDA ARS)

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Bird flu prevention series to help producers protect their flock and herd

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to impact poultry and dairy operations across the region, North Dakota farmers and ranchers remain on high alert.
Crop insurance proceeds can be deferred to the next tax year if a producer is a cashbasis taxpayer and can show that normally income from damaged crops would be included in a tax year following the year of the damage. (Pixabay photo)

Crop insurance proceeds can be deferred to the next tax year if a producer is a cashbasis taxpayer and can show that normally income from damaged crops would be included in a tax year following the year of the damage. (Pixabay photo)

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Ag producers should do year-end tax planning

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Now is the time to consider year-end income tax planning. There have been changes to the tax law in 2025 that agricultural producers should be aware of.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
USDA to begin issuing Pandemic Assistance– USDA has announced plans to issue more than $223 million in Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program payments. This money is to help farmers and ranchers who suffered a drop in gross revenues due to COVID-19 in 2020.
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NDSU Extension to host soil water workshop on Jan. 21

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
North Dakota State University Extension will hold its 2026 Soil Water Workshop on Jan. 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota.This one-day event will focus on the latest advances in soil, water and fertilizer management. Virtual attendance will be available.
Along the way | Parameters of purity

Along the way | Parameters of purity

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Along the way | Parameters of purity

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
As we move through life’s everchanging topography, searching for ways to find our stability through the tapestry of heartache and hope, it is an undeniable fact, everyone is going through something they do not talk about.
Keep your food supply safe during and after a power outage. (Pixabay photo)

Keep your food supply safe during and after a power outage. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: When the lights go out

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Keep food safe during power outagesI must have unplugged the vacuum, I thought to myself when it suddenly stopped working.I walked over to check. The vacuum was still connected. Maybe I blew a fuse.I flipped on a light switch to go to the basement. The lights didn’t work, either.
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Prairie Doc Perspective: Silent but serious

Katie Pudwill, Rdh, Phd
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
How to spot and manage gum diseaseGum disease is one of the most common chronic health conditions in adults. For those 40 and older, it’s also the leading cause of premature tooth loss. Unlike cavities, which often cause sensitivity or pain, gum disease is silent.
Kalanchoes require little maintenance, and they make great house plants. (Pixabay photo)

Kalanchoes require little maintenance, and they make great house plants. (Pixabay photo)

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Dakota Gardener: Consider a Kalanchoe this holiday season

Kelsey Deckert, Horticulture Agent
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
It’s that time of year again — garden centers and greenhouses are well-stocked with beautiful holiday plants. They make great gifts for friends and families. Nothing looks better on a table or desk than a blooming Christmas cactus or the red foliage of a poinsettia!
Number of registered spearers in North Dakota is so much smaller compared to the crowds who flock to summer fishing. Photo by Ashley Peterson, NDGF.

Number of registered spearers in North Dakota is so much smaller compared to the crowds who flock to summer fishing. Photo by Ashley Peterson, NDGF.

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North Dakota Outdoors: Getting set for spearing season

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
By Doug Leier, NDGF outreach biologist What makes darkhouse spearfishing stand out from other types of fishing — especially in the winter?Is it more challenging? Absolutely. Does it bring a unique kind of success and satisfaction? No doubt about it.
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